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Part of being successful means both craving and embracing a sense of discovery in work and life. This means a desire to know more, experience more and uncover more – in everything from new trends in the workplace to a different type of wine. We asked four Canadian CEOs from varying professions to weigh in on following question: How can young professionals uncover their greatest asset in the workforce?

Today's Notable Young Entrepreneur is Lawrence Picard, who launched Nectar Bar Design & Mixologie to manage the liquid side of various hospitality establishments. What was the inspiration for his business? Find out in today's profile

Today's Notable Young Entrepreneur is Mitch Parker, who launched MP Private Capital to educate and align investors with top quality investment opportunities that are all backed by real estate. What advice does he offer other young professionals? Find out in today's profile

Today's Notable Young Entrepreneur is Marissa Schroder, who launched endurance and outdoor sport publication Get Out There Magazine after recognizing her desire to combine both her personal interests and work. What advice does she have for other young professionals? Find out in today's profile

Phil Black was never satisfied with his gym experience – even when he was a member at four different facilities – so he opened Blackout Fitness to create the most complete and effective fitness facility in Montreal

At just 35 years old, Alex Savva has founded CircuitFIT in 2004, founded PHARMAFREAK Technologies Inc. with his best friend and business partner Don Gauvreau in 2008, and, most recently, launched SD Pharmaceuticals. What advice does he have for other young professionals? Find out in today's YEDaily

Simon Bertrand believes in the concept of building a better world one product at the time, something he's looking to do with his natural, organic, fair trade teas sold under the RISE Kombucha name. What was the inspiration for his career route? Find out in today's YEDaily

After graduation from university, Heather Reier's interest in fashion and beauty led her to a job working for one of Canada’s leading clothing companies, Roots Canada. From there, she honed her skills and knowledge of the fashion and retail industry. Her constant interest in beauty products and her entrepreneurial ambitions and desires led her to the inception of Cake Beauty in 2003

Erica Diamond is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of the award-winning women’s lifestyle brand Women On The Fence, which was named FORBES Magazine’s Top 100 Sites for Women. She's a certified life, business and success coach and was named to the coveted list of The Top 20 Women in Canada, a Profit Hot 50 Company, as well as FORBES Magazine’s 25 Most Influential Women In Business on Twitter. What's her advice to other young professionals? Find out in today's YEDaily